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British RAF fighters have been deployed to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks in Yemen.

RAF deployed to defend Saudi Arabia amid 'outrageous' Houthi attacks

The UK could be pressured to replace HMS Dragon in the Middle East given the ‘messy situation’ in the Red Sea, academics have said.

'Messy': UK faces pressure to replace HMS Dragon amid Houthi advances

RFA Lyme Bay (centre), and HMS Dragon (right), linked up in the Middle East ahead of a possible Strait of Hormuz mission.

HMS Dragon leaves Middle East amid 'dangerous' threat developing

The Grand Iftars are currently underway in Gaza and Syria and have been carried out across Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

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The Royal Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, tasked with anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

'Extremely proud' Royal Navy to take over anti-piracy ops command

HMS Diamond has been honoured by the US Navy for fighting alongside the Americans against iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

"Distinctive" HMS Diamond service honoured for shooting Houthi drones

HMS Prince of Wales’ ongoing deployment in charge of the UK Carrier Strike Group has been described as the right response following the actions of Houthi rebels in Yemen.

HMS Prince of Wales mission to protect seas from Houthi rebels, MP

RAF fighter aircraft carried out airstrikes on a Houthi drone manufacturing facility in Yemen, working alongside US forces to do so.

Air strikes destroy Houthi drone facility to stop "persistent threat"

The Times reports that military planners are worried that HMS Prince of Wales "could be attacked" as she travels to the Indo-Pacific region via the Red Sea. She is due to take charge of the UK Carrier Strike Group. Pictured is the carrier returning to Portsmouth on September 20, 2024.

HMS Prince of Wales "could be attacked" on way to mission, report says

The MoD has responded to criticism levelled at the Royal Navy's Operation Prosperity Guardian, where HMS Diamond and other ships were deployed to the Red Sea to protect merchant vessels from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

MoD responds to Houthi rebel response criticism

A Think Tank has said Operation Prosperity Guardian, organised by the Royal Navy and US forces, was not successful. Pictured - HMS Diamond firing her Sea Viper missile at Houthi rebel drones.

Operation to protect Red Sea from Houthi rebels not successful, report

A helicopter crew that destroyed several drones operated by Houthi rebels were honoured at a Royal Navy awards evening. They were deployed with Portsmouth-based warship HMS Diamond in the Red Sea. Pictured are Vengeance 4 Flight receive the Sopwith Pup Trophy from Rear Admiral Anthony Rimmington.

Heroic pilots honoured for bravery after destroying Houthi drones

Royal Navy personnel serving aboard HMS Diamond were praised by the defence secretary during his visit to HMNB Portsmouth.

Brave personnel who fought Houthi rebels praised by defence secretary

Royal Navy Type 23 frigate sailing from Portsmouth on the morning of July 24. Pictured is the Plymouth-based warship sailing past The Round Tower in Southsea.

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HMS Duncan has been deployed to the Red Sea to protect vital trade routes and merchant ships from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Pictured is the Type 45 destroyer Heading out of HMNB Portsmouth on May 27.

HMS Duncan deployed to tackle Houthi rebels in Red Sea

Decoy missile launchers are being installed on Royal Navy frigates and destroyers after attacks in the Red Sea. Picture: MoD.

Cutting-edge missile launcher system to be installed on ships
Cutting-edge weapons launchers are being installed on Royal Navy warships to counter missiles and drones.
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HMS Diamond will be returning to the Red Sea after operating there in December and January. The Royal Navy destroyer was attacked by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on three separate occasions. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA

HMS Diamond to return to Red Sea amid relentless Houthi attacks

HMS Diamond firing its Sea Viper missile to engage and shot down a drone over the Red Sea. The Royal Navy warship has shot down a suspected attack drone in the Red Sea, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said. Picture: MoD/Crown copyright/PA Wire.

MoD reveals when Type 45 destroyers will get missile upgrades

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HMS Queen Elizabeth is due to leave Portsmouth and be deployed to the North Sea as part of a large Nato Mission - Exercise Steadfast Defender. The aircraft carrier was previously in the North Sea last Autumn. Pictured is: (l-r) Commodore James Blackmore BSc Royal Navy and Captain William King OBE Royal Navy. Picture: Sarah Standing (010224-6142)

HMS Queen Elizabeth to be deployed on massive Nato mission

The Royal Navy air defence destroyer HMS Diamond has destroyed "multiple attack drones" deployed by Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea, according to Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. The amount of money it cost for the missiles to be fired as been revealed. Picture: LPhot Chris Sellars/MoD/Crown Copyright/PA Wire.

Minister bemoans lack of Royal Navy frigates and destroyers

Grant Schapps (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Royal Navy ship avoids Houthi attack in Red Seas

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Shapps meets HMS Diamond crew and vows action against Houthi rebels

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he plans to meet the government's GDP target for defence spending amid Red Sea attacks and Royal Navy ships reportedly being mothballed. Picture: Andrii Nesterenko/Getty Images.

Rishi Sunak urged to ramp up defence spending amid Red Sea attacks

An RAF Typhoon FGR4 taking off from RAF Akrotiri to conduct strikes against military targets in Yemen. Picture: Ministry of Defence/PA Wire

Watch shocking footage of RAF jet bombing Houthi facilities

The Royal Navy air defence destroyer HMS Diamond has destroyed "multiple attack drones" deployed by Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea, according to Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. The amount of money it cost for the missiles to be fired as been revealed.

Humongous money spent to fire missiles in Red Sea revealed

Portsmouth-based warshipHMS Diamond recently shot down a suspected attack drone believed to be operated by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. She was previously part of the Carrier Strike Group, pictured passing in front of the sunset on 12th September 2023. Picture: AS1 Amber Mayall RAF.

Royal Navy Commodore condemns "hostile" actions from Houthi rebels
"Hostile” actions taken by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have been branded a “clear threat” to global security.
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HMS Diamond, a Portsmouth-based type 45 destroyer, has shot down a drone overnight in the Red Sea. Defence secretary Grant Shapps believes it was deployed by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. LPhot Henry Parks.

HMS Diamond shoots down suspected attack drone

Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond was previously deployed alongside HMS Queen Elizabeth in the North Sea before being sent to the Red Sea. This was in response to the British ship Unity Explorer being attacked by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The Norwegian tanker Strinda has become the latest ship to be targeted by the rebels. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images.

Tanker hit by missile by Houthi rebels in Gulf

American guided missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) shot down three drones during the assault, according to the US Military. (Photo by FELIX GARZA/US NAVY/AFP via Getty Images)

British ship hit by missile in Red Sea attack

HMS Lancaster

Iran slams claim of Portsmouth frigate seizing anti-tank missiles as 'fake news'

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Portsmouth-based ship seizes anti-tank missiles

Some of the weapons and parts seized by HMS Montrose Picture: DSTL Imagery

Royal Navy intercepts shipment of sophisticated Iranian missiles

The ship's company of HMS Echo march off during her decommissioning ceremony held in HMNB Portsmouth

HMS Echo is decommissioned at Portsmouth Naval Base after 20 year career

UK calls for ‘vaccine ceasefires’ to allow people in conflict zones to receive Covid jabs (Photo: Shutterstock)

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